Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Nashville, TN

Sandra Durhamohr
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT, (temp)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
Sessions with me are creative, emotions focused and mindfulness based.
Welcome! Many clients come to me feeling stuck, stressed out, and looking for purpose. They know they don't feel good, but are unsure how to find relief and how to access peace. I am passionate about helping folks discover who they truly are, how to connect with their ideal life, and how to find joy in the everyday.
Sessions with me are creative, emotions focused and mindfulness based.
Welcome! Many clients come to me feeling stuck, stressed out, and looking for purpose. They know they don't feel good, but are unsure how to find relief and how to access peace. I am passionate about helping folks discover who they truly are, how to connect with their ideal life, and how to find joy in the everyday.

Catherine Harris
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, RYT 200
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
I can guide you in art therapy, mindfulness, and yoga to express and understand difficult emotions, restore your energy, and discover ways to leave you feeling like your true self.
Offering sessions in Art Therapy to support chronic illness, grief and loss, and burnout. Throughout our lives, loss can show up in many forms: the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health, the loss of fertility, and of course the loss of life. All of these experiences can have the same intense effects as the death of a loved one. They can leave us feeling shattered, lost, and alone. Our modern-day way of life does not provide us with the rituals or guides we need to properly care for ourselves, find relief and support, and effectively grieve these losses when they occur. I understand, and I’m here to help.
I can guide you in art therapy, mindfulness, and yoga to express and understand difficult emotions, restore your energy, and discover ways to leave you feeling like your true self.
Offering sessions in Art Therapy to support chronic illness, grief and loss, and burnout. Throughout our lives, loss can show up in many forms: the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health, the loss of fertility, and of course the loss of life. All of these experiences can have the same intense effects as the death of a loved one. They can leave us feeling shattered, lost, and alone. Our modern-day way of life does not provide us with the rituals or guides we need to properly care for ourselves, find relief and support, and effectively grieve these losses when they occur. I understand, and I’m here to help.

I utilize techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Somatic Experiencing, and others based in values, strengths, and empathy.
The phrase "it takes a village" applies to more than just raising children. We need our village to support us through all phases of life, especially before, during, and after bringing children into the world. I am honored that so many folks have allowed me to be a part of that village, and hope to be part of yours. There are so many misconceptions about the perinatal experience, and that may have you navigating anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, and relationship stress. You deserve a safe space to process all the thoughts and feelings that surface during this time.
I utilize techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Somatic Experiencing, and others based in values, strengths, and empathy.
The phrase "it takes a village" applies to more than just raising children. We need our village to support us through all phases of life, especially before, during, and after bringing children into the world. I am honored that so many folks have allowed me to be a part of that village, and hope to be part of yours. There are so many misconceptions about the perinatal experience, and that may have you navigating anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, and relationship stress. You deserve a safe space to process all the thoughts and feelings that surface during this time.

Anita Joy Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I also utilize brainspotting, mindfulness, experiential, and narrative therapies in my work.
Today, you've taken the most difficult step toward feeling better by considering professional help. Are you ready to address unhealthy behaviors that keep you from living the life you desire? Do you want to progress toward your goals? Whether you're struggling with relationships, life transitions, anxiety, or trauma I will help you uncover the root issues holding you back and support you with a plan that promotes real change in your day to day life. During this process you will begin to see that you're not alone and feelings of emptiness & isolation will diminish over time.
I also utilize brainspotting, mindfulness, experiential, and narrative therapies in my work.
Today, you've taken the most difficult step toward feeling better by considering professional help. Are you ready to address unhealthy behaviors that keep you from living the life you desire? Do you want to progress toward your goals? Whether you're struggling with relationships, life transitions, anxiety, or trauma I will help you uncover the root issues holding you back and support you with a plan that promotes real change in your day to day life. During this process you will begin to see that you're not alone and feelings of emptiness & isolation will diminish over time.

Using evidence-based therapy and mindfulness practices, we'll focus on your emotional well-being, self-care, and healing, empowering you to feel confident and supported on your motherhood journey.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, blending a variety of evidence-based modalities, including person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed techniques. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen and heard as you explore your feelings, reflect on your experiences, and begin the process of healing and growth.
Using evidence-based therapy and mindfulness practices, we'll focus on your emotional well-being, self-care, and healing, empowering you to feel confident and supported on your motherhood journey.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, blending a variety of evidence-based modalities, including person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed techniques. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen and heard as you explore your feelings, reflect on your experiences, and begin the process of healing and growth.

Matt Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Waitlist for new clients
This includes but is not limited to EMDR, person centered, mindfulness, and CBT methods.
If you’re wrestling with anger, sadness, or anxiety, you are not alone. Perhaps your personal or professional life suffers as a result. Lost in our minds, we struggle with how to manage tough emotions and how to find small joys. Together, we will work to recapture your control, passion for life, and take steps towards growth - helping you to be fully present for self and others. Through in person or telehealth sessions, I’m here to offer reflection and support.
This includes but is not limited to EMDR, person centered, mindfulness, and CBT methods.
If you’re wrestling with anger, sadness, or anxiety, you are not alone. Perhaps your personal or professional life suffers as a result. Lost in our minds, we struggle with how to manage tough emotions and how to find small joys. Together, we will work to recapture your control, passion for life, and take steps towards growth - helping you to be fully present for self and others. Through in person or telehealth sessions, I’m here to offer reflection and support.

Jessica LeAnn Smith
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LPCMHSP, AS
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
I use Brainspotting to process trauma, Mindfulness to foster presence, CBT to reframe negative thought patterns, and EFT to strengthen emotional connections.
Using Brainspotting, CBT, Mindfulness, and EFT, I provide tailored support to process challenges, reframe negative patterns, and foster resilience. My approach is holistic and culturally affirming, offering tools and insights to help you heal, grow, and live authentically.
I use Brainspotting to process trauma, Mindfulness to foster presence, CBT to reframe negative thought patterns, and EFT to strengthen emotional connections.
Using Brainspotting, CBT, Mindfulness, and EFT, I provide tailored support to process challenges, reframe negative patterns, and foster resilience. My approach is holistic and culturally affirming, offering tools and insights to help you heal, grow, and live authentically.

I have over a decade of experience in mindfulness-based, experiential and somatic psychotherapies, and specialized training in clinical hypnosis.
There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or incapable. My goals is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of complex trauma and chronic pain/illness, depression, and anxiety. I am experienced in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ and ENM communities, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes depth, gentleness, creativity, and awareness.
I have over a decade of experience in mindfulness-based, experiential and somatic psychotherapies, and specialized training in clinical hypnosis.
There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or incapable. My goals is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of complex trauma and chronic pain/illness, depression, and anxiety. I am experienced in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ and ENM communities, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes depth, gentleness, creativity, and awareness.

My approach is predominantly rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, strengths-based, and mindfulness.
Whether you are navigating life's complexities or processing emotions, my goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment to work towards self discovery, healing, and growth. While I work with clients across the life span who are facing a variety of different challenges, I am especially passionate about grief work and end of life care. I also enjoy working with clients on other issues such as anxiety, life transitions, women's issues, and caregiver burnout.
My approach is predominantly rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, strengths-based, and mindfulness.
Whether you are navigating life's complexities or processing emotions, my goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment to work towards self discovery, healing, and growth. While I work with clients across the life span who are facing a variety of different challenges, I am especially passionate about grief work and end of life care. I also enjoy working with clients on other issues such as anxiety, life transitions, women's issues, and caregiver burnout.

I view therapy as a mix of insight and action - a blend of curiosity, empathy, and mindfulness coupled with practicing how to show up differently, and sometimes, a gentle nudge into discomfort.
We'll uncover deep-seated wounds, change patterns that no longer serve you, and help you reconnect to yourself through self-agency, self-trust, and self-compassion.
I view therapy as a mix of insight and action - a blend of curiosity, empathy, and mindfulness coupled with practicing how to show up differently, and sometimes, a gentle nudge into discomfort.
We'll uncover deep-seated wounds, change patterns that no longer serve you, and help you reconnect to yourself through self-agency, self-trust, and self-compassion.

Mary E Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills will provide you a path towards a more peaceful and balanced life.
I have 4 years of experience working one on one with clients teaching DBT skills. I specialize in relationship issues and helping you understand boundaries, how to ask for what you need, and healthy communication. I also offer three group DBT therapy sessions per year. Together we will develop a personalized plan that fits your specific needs!
Mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills will provide you a path towards a more peaceful and balanced life.
I have 4 years of experience working one on one with clients teaching DBT skills. I specialize in relationship issues and helping you understand boundaries, how to ask for what you need, and healthy communication. I also offer three group DBT therapy sessions per year. Together we will develop a personalized plan that fits your specific needs!
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Marlena S McClure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LADACII, QCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37214
Therapy may include a combination of experiential, EMDR, mindfulness, parts work, and/or solution-focused therapy.
Whether you are new to therapy and/or recovery, or are struggling with new obstacles or relapse, welcome. Sometimes part of us wants to make a change and part of us holds us back. Sometimes we can connect the dots with our past and sometimes it feels less clear why we feel and react the way we do. When we are feeling stuck, we can feel feel anxious, overwhelmed, disoriented or uncertain. Know it is possible to move through the discomfort and regain our sense of empowerment. Our process may feel at times like a struggle but we don't have to go through it alone.
Therapy may include a combination of experiential, EMDR, mindfulness, parts work, and/or solution-focused therapy.
Whether you are new to therapy and/or recovery, or are struggling with new obstacles or relapse, welcome. Sometimes part of us wants to make a change and part of us holds us back. Sometimes we can connect the dots with our past and sometimes it feels less clear why we feel and react the way we do. When we are feeling stuck, we can feel feel anxious, overwhelmed, disoriented or uncertain. Know it is possible to move through the discomfort and regain our sense of empowerment. Our process may feel at times like a struggle but we don't have to go through it alone.

I have a passion for mindfulness and regulation work as well as cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and experiential therapy interventions.
I aim to provide a space where clients can feel held and accepted through life's happiest, messiest, and most unpredictable chapters. My goal is for you to leave therapy with hope, healing, and the necessary tools to navigate life as your most authentic self. I work at Anomaly Therapy with an intimate team whose primary goal is to enhance relationships with self and with others.
I have a passion for mindfulness and regulation work as well as cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and experiential therapy interventions.
I aim to provide a space where clients can feel held and accepted through life's happiest, messiest, and most unpredictable chapters. My goal is for you to leave therapy with hope, healing, and the necessary tools to navigate life as your most authentic self. I work at Anomaly Therapy with an intimate team whose primary goal is to enhance relationships with self and with others.

Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, SFT, brainspotting, and mindfulness, we’ll work together to build skills, uncover insights, and move toward a life of balance and fulfillment.
My passion is helping clients overcome life’s obstacles, explore patterns that no longer serve them, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll build a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. You are the expert on your life, and I’m here to walk alongside you, providing guidance and support as you embark on your journey of self-discover
Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, SFT, brainspotting, and mindfulness, we’ll work together to build skills, uncover insights, and move toward a life of balance and fulfillment.
My passion is helping clients overcome life’s obstacles, explore patterns that no longer serve them, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll build a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. You are the expert on your life, and I’m here to walk alongside you, providing guidance and support as you embark on your journey of self-discover

My approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and group therapy.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of experience and a heart that remains young, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals through life’s complexities. I specialize in working with adults from middle age to later life, including caregivers, who face a range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and relationship dynamics.
My approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and group therapy.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of experience and a heart that remains young, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals through life’s complexities. I specialize in working with adults from middle age to later life, including caregivers, who face a range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and relationship dynamics.

Evan Clark Richardson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I collaborate with clients in an integrative approach with Person-Centered, Mindfulness-based, Narrative, and other evidence-based theories towards wellness.
Do you find yourself stuck in anxious thought patterns?
Maybe your relationships feel shallow and lacking true connection.
Are you feeling less motivated to try new things or accomplish goals?
Or, do you want to develop a deeper understanding to your wounds and past narratives?
"People can only meet you as deeply as they’ve met themselves."
This phrase speaks to the inner work we all deserve to do in caring and loving ourselves to have deeper and more fulfilling relationships.
I collaborate with clients in an integrative approach with Person-Centered, Mindfulness-based, Narrative, and other evidence-based theories towards wellness.
Do you find yourself stuck in anxious thought patterns?
Maybe your relationships feel shallow and lacking true connection.
Are you feeling less motivated to try new things or accomplish goals?
Or, do you want to develop a deeper understanding to your wounds and past narratives?
"People can only meet you as deeply as they’ve met themselves."
This phrase speaks to the inner work we all deserve to do in caring and loving ourselves to have deeper and more fulfilling relationships.

Utilizing mindfulness techniques and S.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by chronic stress, burnout, or trauma, particularly as a neurodivergent or highly sensitive individual, you’re not alone. I began my therapy career as an in-home intervention therapist, working with families affected by chronic stress and trauma. This experience highlighted how neurodivergent and highly-sensitive individuals often face additional challenges due to lack of support and accommodations. These unseen struggles can carry into adulthood, leaving you feeling burnt-out. Coping skills that once helped may no longer be effective, and the weight of daily life can feel overwhelming.
Utilizing mindfulness techniques and S.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by chronic stress, burnout, or trauma, particularly as a neurodivergent or highly sensitive individual, you’re not alone. I began my therapy career as an in-home intervention therapist, working with families affected by chronic stress and trauma. This experience highlighted how neurodivergent and highly-sensitive individuals often face additional challenges due to lack of support and accommodations. These unseen struggles can carry into adulthood, leaving you feeling burnt-out. Coping skills that once helped may no longer be effective, and the weight of daily life can feel overwhelming.

Using EMDR, mindfulness, CBT, and coaching, I tailor each session to your unique needs.
You’ve been juggling so much—school, work, relationships—and it feels like there’s no room left for YOU. Maybe anxiety has been your constant companion, or you’re feeling stuck in the weight of sadness. Perhaps ADHD, trauma, or self-doubt has left you questioning your direction or worth. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone, either.
I’m here to help you find clarity, confidence, and the tools to thrive. Together, we’ll make space for your growth, celebrate your wins, and rediscover the joy you deserve. Let’s start your journey.
Using EMDR, mindfulness, CBT, and coaching, I tailor each session to your unique needs.
You’ve been juggling so much—school, work, relationships—and it feels like there’s no room left for YOU. Maybe anxiety has been your constant companion, or you’re feeling stuck in the weight of sadness. Perhaps ADHD, trauma, or self-doubt has left you questioning your direction or worth. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone, either.
I’m here to help you find clarity, confidence, and the tools to thrive. Together, we’ll make space for your growth, celebrate your wins, and rediscover the joy you deserve. Let’s start your journey.

Logan Miles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Incorporating mindfulness and acceptance practices, we allow space to explore and process your emotions, and to grow capacity for regulation in times of distress and overwhelm.
In sessions, we identify parts of you that feel stuck in past experiences, befriend these parts with listening, compassion, and collaboration, and free them to move towards healing and ease. I bring a somatic-focused approach, recognizing that traumatic experiences can become stored in the body, and finding resolution through nervous system integration work.
Incorporating mindfulness and acceptance practices, we allow space to explore and process your emotions, and to grow capacity for regulation in times of distress and overwhelm.
In sessions, we identify parts of you that feel stuck in past experiences, befriend these parts with listening, compassion, and collaboration, and free them to move towards healing and ease. I bring a somatic-focused approach, recognizing that traumatic experiences can become stored in the body, and finding resolution through nervous system integration work.

I use techniques such as mindfulness meditation, somatic, and emotion regulation to help you get your mind, emotions, and body integrated.
It's time to stop letting your emotions control you so you can feel calmer and more connected. You might be dealing with problems in your relationships with your spouse, family, or friends. You may say “I don’t deal well with emotions” or struggle to set healthy boundaries. Maybe you feel stuck from past experiences, trauma, or negative beliefs you just can't move past. After a recent life change, you may feel like you don’t know who you are any more. Let's find YOU again. You can feel whole and integrated in your emotions, relationships, and faith. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, I am here to help.
I use techniques such as mindfulness meditation, somatic, and emotion regulation to help you get your mind, emotions, and body integrated.
It's time to stop letting your emotions control you so you can feel calmer and more connected. You might be dealing with problems in your relationships with your spouse, family, or friends. You may say “I don’t deal well with emotions” or struggle to set healthy boundaries. Maybe you feel stuck from past experiences, trauma, or negative beliefs you just can't move past. After a recent life change, you may feel like you don’t know who you are any more. Let's find YOU again. You can feel whole and integrated in your emotions, relationships, and faith. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, I am here to help.
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- Mount Juliet
- Oak Hill
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.